Toronto Celebrates World Lindy Hop Day -May 27th, 2017

ABOUT

EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!! There will be NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

JOIN US for a night of 1930’s/1940’s BIG BAND MUSIC & SWING DANCING in a fantastic VINTAGE VENUE celebrating the original Swing Dance, THE LINDY HOP! All Ages Welcome! An Event for Everyone, 2 Beginner Dance Lessons Avail.

ABOUT: Each year, Toronto has hosted a celebration promoting the spirit of Frankie Manning, Ambassador of Lindy Hop (the swing dance of the 1930s/40s and today). Festivities fall on or around Frankie’s birthday: May 26th. The last two years we have shifted our focus only slightly to also encompass ‘World Lindy Hop Day‘ (which is also on May 26th), to celebrate everyone who is keeping what Frankie and the other originators of Swing help create, alive today!

TOWLHD is also a Fundraiser, raising money for the Frankie Foundation and for Toronto Lindy Hop a Not-For-Profit Organization (Find out what we do with any money raised HERE).

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THIS YEARS EVENT-May 27th, 2017 with Big Band Martin Loomer and His Orange Devils (7pm-1am)

We are excited to announce that we are hosting TOWLHD at the Beautiful and Historic Jam Factory (2 Matilda St 2nd Floor).

Other Details:

Fancy Outfit Night (Break out your best dance outfits. Please note this is not mandatory)

50/50 Draw. ALL Money raised from the Draw are being donated to the Frankie Manning Foundation (Tickets: $2 for 1 ticket, $20 for an arm length (12 Plus and we are using a long arm)). Tickets can also be purchased using credit at the front door.

SCHEDULE & IMPORTANT INFO FOR THE NIGHT

Schedule for the Evening: NOTE: There is NO CASH MACHINES AT THE VENUE.

6:30pm: DOORS OPEN

7:00pm: ‘The Shim Sham’, no partner needed, line dance that is part of the history of the Lindy Hop dance and WILL be danced later on in the evening by many other Lindy Hoppers. Lessons Taught by Caitlin & Partner

8:00pm: Partnered Lindy Hop Beginner lesson (No partner needed)

9:00pm: DJ’d Music & Bar Opens (Cash or $20 Min purchase to use Credit for Bar) & 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS are on Sale**

12:00am (this time might change to a bit earlier): Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Devils Set 3 & the Announcement of the 50/50 Winners before the band goes on

12:45am: End of Live Music, DJ Music till 1:30am

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE NIGHT: PLEASE READ!

LOCATION: Jam Factory-2 Matilda St.

PARKING: There is no parking at the building, but you can park on the street (but you have to be off by midnight to avoid getting a ticket) or you can park at the nearby GREEN P Queen & Broadview that is a short walk away.

For TTC (aka Public Transit) Options: It’s just a 3 min walk from the Queen St. Streetcar but visit www.ttc.ca to map your way.

CASH: There is NO CASH MACHINE ON SITE! So please bring money for the Cash Bar and for the 50/50 Raffle ($2 a ticket or $20 for a long arm length 12+. CREDIT: You will be able to use credit at the Bar if you are spending $20 or more (or a tab) and if you are purchasing $20 Raffle Tickets.

BAR: Opens at 9pm, but during the Lessons Water will be avail for Sale for $1 (and also during the night). There will also be pop avail.

BAGS & COATS: There will be a supervised coat and bag area when you arrive at the venue. Due to needing dance floor space upstairs we request that dance bags, big bags and coats be left in this space (purses are fine to take upstairs). They will be safe.

TICKETS: Once again there are NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR. Your name will be at the door when you arrive for those who have an event ticket.

Martin Loomer and His Orange Devils

Step into a bygone era and enjoy an enchanting night of music by Martin Loomer’s 14 piece swing band orchestra! Featuring music by Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Carter, Count Basie and many more!

NOTE: The Band does not play big dance spaces very often (very rare), so this one of the best opportunities to see them in this environment.

Here is Martin and his Orange Devils in action at last years TOWLHD event!

Martin Loomer and His Orange Devils at TUX 2015

Martin Loomer at the Monarch Tavern

The Jam Factory-An industrial retro-rustic event space

The Jam Factory is a recently-revitalized retro-rustic event space in Toronto’s trendy Leslieville neighbourhood. Built in 1868, and located just above Merchants Cafe, the historic brick and wood beam interior overlooks the Don Valley and is illuminated with natural light and stunning sunsets.

The Dance Floor: The floors are excellent for dancing on as they have give to them, almost like dancing on a wood sprung floor. This is a dancers dream floor!

Parking: There is no parking at the building, but you can park on the street (but you have to be off by midnight to avoid getting a ticket) or you can park at the nearby GREEN P Queen & Broadview that is a short walk away.

For TTC (aka Public Transit) Options: It’s just a 3 min walk from the Queen St. Streetcar but visit www.ttc.ca to map your way.

50/50 Draw to raise funds for the Frankie Manning Foundation

This year we are running a 50/50 draw to raise funds for the Frankie Manning Foundation.

Who is the Frankie Manning Foundation (FMF)?

FMF carries on the work and spirit of swing dancer Frankie Manning. They sponsor programs, events, and educational initiatives that spread the joy of Lindy hop. Please visit their website for all the details on their programs and to learn a bit more about Frankie. WEBSITE

Ticket Prices & how to purchase:

$2 for 1 ticket or $20 for an arm’s length (12 plus, and we are using a long arm lol).

Tickets will be on sale starting at 9pm at the door and from a designated volunteer and you can purchase with Cash or Credit (for $20 tickets)

When will the draw take place?

Draw will take place before the end of the last Band Break (after 11pm). Must be in attendance to win.

We thank you in advance for your support to this wonderful organization.

Performances

We are excited to announce that included with your ticket are special dance performances from various studios and members of our Lindy Hop Dance Community!

The Special Performances (During 1st Band Break) are:

Girlnacular Jazz

Oh Snap!

Swingin’OUT

The Alliance

The Rebellion

Countdown to Toronto Celebrates World Lindy Hop Day

Originally Posted May 16th, 2016 As a not-for-profit organization, Toronto Lindy Hop is 100% run by volunteers who are dedicated to improving and enriching the swing dancing experience in Toronto; and to building a friendly, vibrant, and fun social Lindy Hop...